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Magrath’s Surex moving to new building

Posted on July 9, 2020

By Ryan Dahlman Alta Newspaper Group With the pandemic, a lot of businesses were either downsizing their employee base, adhering to social distancing by having… Read More »

Paddler’s paradise on the Red Deer River

Posted on July 1, 2020

By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News Paddling rivers in southern Alberta can become a passion. Whether it be close to home on the Oldman River,… Read More »

Stay safe on the roads this summer

Posted on July 1, 2020

The thought of someone being knocked off their bicycle, even if not seriously injured, makes everyone wince and feel terrible for everyone involved. Cyclists are… Read More »

Alberta’s Recovery Plan: Creating jobs, building, diversifying

Posted on July 1, 2020

Alberta’s Recovery Plan details the province’s economic strategy, including a record $10-billion investment in infrastructure and a plan for 50,000 jobs this year. Following the… Read More »

Three Alberta graduates will each win $2,000 to ease financial stress during a challenging graduating year

Posted on July 1, 2020

Credit Unions of Alberta launched a video contest last week in an initiative to set Alberta high school graduates up for future financial success. The… Read More »

Suspect arrested for series of bank robberies

Posted on July 1, 2020

A Calgary man is facing 21 charges resulting from seven separate robberies between August 2019 and April 2020 in southern Alberta. The Southern Alberta Crime… Read More »

First priority of province is health of Albertans; Fir

Posted on July 1, 2020

By Nikki Jamieson Alta Newspaper Group - Coaldale Increased testing and continued vigilance will help keep Albertans and the economy healthy, according to the minister… Read More »

Raymond town council upholds decision to keep pool closed for 2020

Posted on July 1, 2020

By Cole Parkinson Westwind Weekly News After a lengthy discussion, Raymond town council has stayed the course in terms of keeping the community pool closed… Read More »

New grain dryer program for farmers hit with tough harvest

Posted on June 25, 2020

A new grant program is now available to help grain farmers upgrade their grain handling systems.  The Efficient Grain Dryer Program is funded through the… Read More »

Structure damage on Montana canal could lead to water conservation efforts in S. Alberta

Posted on June 25, 2020

By Gillian Slade Alta Newspaper Group - Medicine Hat A structure on the St. Mary Canal in Montana failed in May and is being repaired,… Read More »

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